Anti-Affirmative Action Group Welcomes DOJ’s Plan to Investigate Harvard
News that the U.S. Department of Justice is considering a civil-rights investigation into the admissions processes of Harvard and other...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 29, 20172 min read
Battling Cancer, Hirono Pleads for Compassion Ahead of ACA Vote
Sen. Mazie Hirono talks about her battle with kidney cancer on Thursday night, ahead of the vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act....
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 29, 20178 min read
APA Leaders Slam Trump’s Position on Transgender People in Military
Rep. Mark Takano speaks out against President Trump’s new policy while protesters hold up “Protect Trans Troops” signs. The Japanese...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 27, 20174 min read
‘We Have No Place to Go’
Nancy Uyemura in front of the building at 800 Traction Avenue in the Arts District. The building has been a home to Japanese American...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 25, 20172 min read
Church Leaders Join Mayor for Homeless Pledge
Rev. Mark Nakagawa of the United Methodist Church speaks at a press conference on July 20 announcing Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Day of...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 21, 20171 min read
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Culturally Sensitive Health Care Bill
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi SACRAMENTO — The Senate Judiciary Committee on July 6 passed Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi’s (D-Torrance)...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 21, 20174 min read
James Kanno, First Mayor of Fountain Valley, Passes Away at 91
Fountain Valley Mayor James Kanno (second from right) and other local officials, including Santa Ana Mayor A.A. Hall (partially hidden),...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 19, 20172 min read
Senate Confirms Hagerty as Ambassador to Japan
William Hagerty WASHINGTON — The Senate on July 13 voted to confirm William Francis Hagerty IV of Tennessee as the next U.S. ambassador...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 16, 20171 min read
Rep. Meng Issues Statement on ‘Hawaii Five-0’
Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park in a scene from “Hawaii Five-0.” QUEENS, N.Y. – Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) on July 6 issued the following...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 14, 20171 min read
Hirono: New FBI Director Must Be Independent
FBI director nominee Christopher Ray and Sen. Mazie Hirono discuss his upcoming nomination hearing. WASHINGTON — Sen. Mazie Hirono...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 3, 20174 min read
California APAs in Congress React to GOP Health Care Bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) pushed for a vote on the GOP health care legislation before the July 4 recess, but had to...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 30, 20174 min read
Trump Appointee Tweeted That Camps Were ‘Necessary’
WASHINGTON — Before William C. Bradford was named head of the Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy in the Trump Administration,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 28, 20172 min read
Community College Trustee Announces Assembly Bid
Mike Fong Mike Fong, a Los Angeles Community College District trustee and community leader, announced his candidacy for the State...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 28, 20172 min read
Ahn Campaign Cites Anomalies in Congressional District Vote
Robert Lee Ahn and Jimmy Gomez during a candidates’ forum at Occidental College. Citing an announcement by Los Angeles County...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 27, 20173 min read
Hirono Delivers Weekly Democratic Address, Slams Trumpcare
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.). WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 27, 20174 min read
Torrance Police Chief Matsuda Announces Retirement
TORRANCE — Torrance Police Chief Mark Matsuda announced his retirement on June 14 after 30 years of service to the City of Torrance. He...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 26, 20172 min read
Muratsuchi’s Bills Pass Senate Environmental Quality Committee
Then-Assembly candidate Al Muratsuchi discussing his six-point plan for the refinery in September 2016. (Torrance Democratic Club)...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 21, 20174 min read
Huizar Endorses Chiang for Governor
Above and below: State Treasurer John Chiang and Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar kick off Chiang’s gubernatorial campaign at...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 19, 20173 min read
VJAMM Committee Receives Certificate of Recognition
From left: Los Angeles City Council 11th District Senior Field Deputy Len Nguyen, Suzanne Thompson, Commission President Pro Tempore...
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